The TGIF network is something of the new kid on the DMR radio block. It's hosting administrators offer registered licensed radio operators the opportunity to request/create user-defined digital talkgroups; such as specific geographical areas (like metros or towns), hobby related talkgroups (camping, hiking, tech, etc.), special radio services (ARES, RACES, Skywarn, etc.) and more. These requests must be submitted and approved through the TGIF network itself. At present, most points of access to the TGIF network appear to be sourced from home-based hotspots, but there some 20+ repeaters also linked to the network and growing. The TGIF network also offers a basic lastheard/netwatch feature on it's web page.
Below are two importable spreadsheet files for the TGIF network's DMR talkgroups. Both spreadsheets contain currently approved talkgroups for the TGIF network, as of June 22nd, 2020.
Each file is created as an Excel .csv spreadsheet that can easily be edited for content: add, remove, copy/paste, reposition line/columns, etc. These should give licensed amateur radio operators a good starting point for building their TGIF network DMR codeplug talkgroup list.
Both talkgroup lists are formatted for direct import into the Alinco DJ-MD5T (and MD5TGP) and Anytone 868/878 software codeplugs. Please choose the correct .csv download file for your radio device. For other radio models, let me know if/how they work with your device. I'd be happy to share that info with others.
Users may want to rename the listed talkgroups to better suit their displays, which are generally limited to 16 characters wide. I kept the original talkgroup naming conventions for user full reference.
TGIF primary talkgroup spreadsheet for Alinco DJ-MD5T (and MD5TGP) - click here.
TGIF primary talkgroup spreadsheet for Anytone 868 and 878 - click here.
For local repeaters, be sure to check the list of available talkgroups that are accessible through a given repeater by researching that repeater on Repeaterbook.com. For hotspots, consult your device's operating manual for network/talkgroup programming instructions.
As a reminder, it is entirely possibly to have separate radio codeplugs, one for each different DMR network, that may be imported into your radio as needed, or to suit your general network access needs.
You may download, share, revise and edit the above spreadsheets for your own personal use. My disclaimer is, of course, that I assume no responsibility for any complications or damage from their application or use, unforeseen or otherwise. That being said...
I hope you find them useful.
73,
Patrick, K3NYJ
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